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| caste system | a class system in ancient India that provided each group with its own culture |
| dharma | a righteous conduct; the Buddha's teachings |
| epic poem | a long story in the form of a narrative poem |
| karma | a state of being influenced by a person's actions and conduct; determines the kind of life into which a person will be reborn |
| monsoon | a strong seasonal wind in South and Southeast Asia |
| nirvana | in Buddhism, a state of bliss or the end of suffering caused by the cycle of rebirth |
| planned city | a city built with a specific layout in mind |
| reincarnation | in Hinduism, the rebirth of a person's soul into another body after death |
| subcontinent | a large, distinct landmass that is part of a continent |
| yoga | a series of postures and breathing exercises |
| golden age | a period of great cultural achievement |
| inoculation | a vaccine containing a mild form of a disease to prevent the development of that disease |
